Twiga Foods Appoints Charles Ballard as its new CEO
April 30, 2024
Twiga Foods has today announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as its new CEO. Charles was previously the CEO of Jumia Kenya, a position he has held for just one year. He has over 15…
Vertiv and TechAccess Partner to Drive Digital Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa
April 30, 2024
A collaboration between Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, and South Africa-based IT services and solutions company, TechAccess, is growing the presence of both companies in the region, and providing needed…
Nigeria’s on-demand delivery service, Chowdeck, Secures $2.5 Million in Seed Funding
April 30, 2024
Chowdeck, a Nigerian on-demand delivery service has secured $2.5 million in seed funding from a number of investors. Founded in October 2021, Chowdeck currently has more than 3,000 riders and 500,000 users on its platform….
Starlink Residential Kits Now Available in kenya Through Jumia
April 29, 2024
Jumia has announced the availability of Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet on its platform in Kenya. Starlink services have been available in Kenya since 2023. Those interested could buy the kits directly from Starlink or…
Ethiopia's Kubik Raises Additional $1.9 Million Seed Funding Extension
April 29, 2024
Kubik has announced the completion of $5.2 million seed funding round. The seed round makes Kubik the first Ethiopian company to raise a multi-million dollar investment in climate and sustainability solutions. Investors in the round include…
Report: Glovo is the Most Preferred App for Grocery and Food Delivery in Kenya
April 29, 2024
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has published a report of the food and grocery delivery platforms in Kenya. The report reveals that Glovo is the most preferred app for online food delivery at 33%….
Africa Data Centres Launches ADC Channel programme
April 29, 2024
Africa Data Centres, a division of the Cassava Technologies group, has announced the launch of its exclusive channel partner programme, ADC Channel. This programme is designed to establish colocation and ecosystem partnerships, empowering members to…
Rendeavour expands high-speed internet access to local communities around Tatu City, Kenya
April 27, 2024
Rendeavour has created a new company to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to thousands of digitally underserved residents in nearby towns and informal settlements. By investing in critical digital infrastructure, Fahari Link will provide low connection…
Report Finds that Huawei DigiTruck Training Helps Boost Income, Employment and Entrepreneurship
April 26, 2024
The Kenyan government and Huawei Kenya have launched an independent evaluation report of digital skills training provided by DigiTruck program. Launched in 2019 in Kenya under Huawei’s TECH4ALL initiative, the DigiTruck is a mobile, solar-powered classroom equipped…